title: Infratemporal and temporal fossa abscess complicating dental extraction.
abstract: Abscess formation in the infratemporal and temporal fossae is rare. Their presentation to accident and emergency departments is unusual and consequently may cause problems with diagnosis. Once diagnosed, treatment should be aggressive with intravenous antibiotics and surgical drainage.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Diacono
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Wass
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001850:Bone Diseases, Infectious / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000382:microbiology; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*